As a follow up to this video, it would be nice for you to go into detail about hallmarks of a quality tie. More specifically, I am currently looking for a knit tie to wear on less formal occasions so your thoughts on this would be appreciated.
I too gravitated towards "louder" ties when I was younger, though I eventually got rid of most of them and settled on darker, more subdued patterns. Ironically, I still have two of my ties from when I first started collecting - a couple of cheap Enro ties that I got suckered into buying from a huckster who resold older Boss suits at marked-up prices. When I wore one (a bright red piece) to a (Canadian) election party, I not only nabbed an interview with a newspaper, but got a date with the most beautiful woman in the room. It's all about circumstance and style. What doesn't work in one situation may do wonders in another.
Would be interested to see a video on your favorite tie knots. Yours always seem to be spot on. Great video as always, Kirby! Cheers, from Madison, WI.
Viola Milano say it best on their website: 4 in hand is probably the best knot to use but pretty much all knots are OK except that Eldridge monstrosity.
Thanks Kirby for the excellent video, those ties are really nice. I really like the tie, shirt and jacket combo you are wearing. That tie is super nice.
Excellent video. My favourite tie is a black and white houndstooth , somewhat similar to your basket weave tie. It is suitable for a business meeting or a cocktail event.
Grenadine tie is a great option to have in one's wardrobe. It doesn't scream for attention yet it gives off a sophisticated and nonchalant vibe. As I matured I too found myself playing with texture while sticking to proven color schemes. I own two such ties (silver-ish and burgundy) and they work especially well for festive events. Thank you for mentioning ancient madder, I wasn't aware of this style even though the patterns look a bit too busy for my taste.
Kirby, another fantastic video. I couldn't agree with your tie selection. Though I have over 50 ties, most of them are too wide (better suited for double brested suits) and from turn of century and these days, been enjoying more simple ties. Though I enjoy wearing Santa and Reindeer from Jerry Garcia for kids Christmas events. Thank you for another great video! Burgundy Granedene tie, I've been wanting one for quite some time and will request my wife to purchase one from your website for father's day. Thank you again.
Hello Kirby Great tie collection! I have an on/off obsession with ties and during my college years I bought a lot of amazing ties from Versace, Hermes and Lacroix. Alas I didn’t store them properly so after a decade I find some have creases where they were folded etc. once after dry cleaning one silk tie it was ruined so I’m hesitant to try again. Any hacks or special products to use in order to get the creases out of a fine silk tie? Thank you
Such a long-awaited video, beautiful ties, and you look fascinating. ☺️ I like ties, and sometimes will wear them myself, with a jacket and white shirt (which makes me, a woman, look a bit edgy). Too bad men in my country gravitate towards not wearing ties anymore, except for very formal occasions. I have to set a benchmark myself, hahaha. 😉 Thank you for another great video! Cheers!
How true about when you first buy ties how you lean towards louder ones. And you find yourself wearing them the least. I also seem to gravitate to certain favorites. More classic in style. I you like to know you thoughts of tie knots and the logic behind it.
Great video. From several of the other comments, it looks like many of us have followed similar evolutions in our tie-buying habits. I initially favoured bold red striped ties, these days solid or Macclesfield/polka dot/pin dot navy or burgundy ties. I think it's a shame that many men who feel forced to wear ties, rather than because they wish too, choose very garish colours and patterns because they don't want to look old-fashioned and stodgy.
I couldn't agree more - the older I get, but more I come to appreciate the elegance of more reserved ties. I look at some of the early ties in my closet, and I'd never wear them today -- too bright, bold, and garish!
I also love the first green and dark red tie, I have the " "same" " and I use them all the times. I like dark green, as I have green eyes and kind of green undertone in my skin, but it is hard to find ties without hunting motives. I have one small patern black/"white" and I tought about giving it away. But I tryied it with a beige sports jacket, white shirt and it worked out way better than I tought.
Great video! I would love to know where to find that turquoise/green grenadine at 2:37. I could not find it on your site, that shade seems rare for grenadine.
Fantastic video. I enjoy your videos, they are well done and informative. I do have a question for you. What do you think of bow ties instead of a standard tie? I believe they have more character and but require more confidence to wear.
I think bow ties are great. They certainly do require a little more confidence since they are relatively uncommon for daily wear. I often wear a bow tie to church on Sunday. It's an occasion that allows me to do it easily.
I like all the ties you had laid out. Great choices. I am 6'9" tall, can you recommend a company that sells extra long ties for me to buy? I'm a few months out from attending a wedding. Thanks
This is my stroller, which is one of the formal British dress codes. Traditionally, this evolved from the morning coat and was "business day dress." The jacket is a heavy weight black twill. I wear it with grey trousers and, as a stroller, with a waistcoat. Very, very versatile.
Speaking of ties, what kind of tie knot are you using in this video? Looks like an old bertie but I am really not sure. Also, how do you have it to look so “long”? Is that the wodth of the narrower of your tie that is wider than the normal? Keep up the good work. Your videos are always very well done and informative.
Wow. It is in fact the Old Bertie. Nobody has ever been able to call that! It ties slightly longer in the back... I should probably be using a Prince Albert or something to shorten the end, but it's an easy knot that I find I am able to tie quite easily. I'm not sure what you mean by the tie looking so "long." All of our ties are a normal 3.25 width... so rather moderate; neither wide nor narrow.
The Hanger Project I meant the knot looks longer ( sorry if my english is not quite perfect.) Thank you for your answer and keep up the good work ;) I also use the old bertie on a daily basis.
Just wanted to thank you Antroz59 for being able to figure out what knot that was. The Old Bertie is a little less symmetrical than the Windsor (which I have been wearing for as long I can remember ) but the Bertie has that beautiful arch. I now have a new knot in my arsenal
Paul Castellano my pleasure! I have discovered the old bertie from a very well dressed man. Mr. Hugo Jacomet author of both the parisian gentlemen and the italian gentlemen. He also has an amazing TH-cam channel. If you like kirby's channel for his love of the finest things and quality of his products/tastes you will love the parisian gentlemen. Have a blessed day!
@@Antroz59Mc parisian gentleman channel rather dead since 2016 Did he switch platforms or drop social media completely? thanks ...for the old bertie too :)
Hi Kirby, excellent video. I have just invested in my first pair of Allen Edmond's as per you recommendation for a first quality dress shoe. As these are my first high quality shoe and will be seeing very regular use, until I acquire a second pair, is there anything other than shoe trees and regular polishing I can do to help maintain them under heavy usage?
Forgive the necropost. I encourage you rotate them so that you don’t wear them on consecutive days, to give the leather a chance to breathe out the moisture. Use a leather conditioner like Saphir Renovateur occasionally. (After a decade, my first AEs are near death and really just backup shoes by now, and I wished I’d known to condition them to have prevented some of the deep cracking in their uppers.) Finally, it’s nice to stay on top of the heels and change them before you start chewing into the heel block. This is a rather simple job and often can be done at a local shoe repair place.
Hi where abouts would you recommend to find extra long ties. Preferably the same styles as what you show in the video. Also at a reasonable price, where would you recommend?
Hi Kirby, my mame is Emiliano, and I have a question, do you think it's important the fold's number on a tie? I was told that a seven fold tie was the best kind of tie that can a men can have. Also, in your opinion... would you try a bespoke tie? Or do you think it's not worth it? Regards from Mexico
Great Video! I have a question: Do you think than a 7 fold tie or 12 fold tie (like the George Cleverly) is that much better than a 3 fold with a nice insert of wool or cotton. Which drapes and looks the best?
Hi Joshua - I don't necessarily think that a 7- or 12-fold tie makes a "much better" tie than a 3-fold. These ties require an exceptional amount of silk, which is why they are so much more expensive, and is more about luxury than anything else. There is no question that the ties have a very luxurious hand and beautiful drape because of all of the silk, but at a distance, one would be hard-pressed to differentiate a 7-fold tie vs a 3-fold tie. The ties that George Cleverley has come out with for their 60th Anniversary are very nice, and if you are considering buying one, I would certainly not stop you!
Great video. Nice cufflinks. These remind me of your video showing us your watch collection and leads me to a question: Is your cufflink collection similar to your watch collection? Specifically, do your cufflinks have similar meaning to you in how you acquired them like your watches?
Serious question, Is there any point in going higher than 10 Bucks for a Tie? My ties wear out on the bottom end cause im working in an office enviroment and sitting is a thing, after about 2-3 Years in rotation (about 20-30 ties, but the favorites wear out quicker ofc) anyways, no matter if i spend 10€ or 100€. So i tend to go for light patterned checks or striped or even unicolor, mostly blue and red/burgundy cause they fit nearly any other color well, but dont spend anything beyond 25. I have some higher end ties for special ocassion, like important meetings, family events and so but on a regular basis, its like the rest of my wardrobe, it has to fit, blend in well and stand the test of daily wear and tear while no breaking the bank.
I have a double-breasted waistcoat that I wear quite often with this outfit that I absolutely love. I prefer my waistcoats with satin backs because it makes them cooler.
I've thought about doing one of these... but I honestly try to carry as little as possible in my pockets. I absolutely hate having bulky items in my pockets, as I find it uncomfortable and that it disrupts drape. So, because of this, I really do not carry that much. For business or while I'm traveling, I do, though, always have my briefcase, which is really just a large overnight bag. It is essentially my man purse and allows me to carry anything I want.
I'd try lighter grey or even a complementary color like sand yellow. A lighter shade of blue might also work depending on the color of your suit. If you have a blue suit it would be too monochromatic.
I'm a lazy guy and I tend to not leave myself time to really get dressed in the mornings. So, as a time saving measure I slip my tie off over my head and leave it tied so all I have to do it put it on and tighten the knot. Is this bad for tie? Be honest, I can take it.
I'm not sure... my only concern would be that it permanently creases the fabric. You could just learn how to tie your tie faster... I've gotten better with practice. On the tail of the tie there is a diagonal seam where the pattern is sewn together (most ties constructed from three pieces of silk). I like to identify where this lines up relative to the collar stay sleeve on the underside of my tie -- saves me a lot of time of trial and error to get the length correct.
Beautiful ties indeed. Are they self tipped? Do you have any lighter/brighter ties for Spring/Summer? What ties would you wear with a linen blazer or a light summer suit? Thank you!
I have a question, can you do a video demonstrating how you achieve the tie knot you always wear. It is quite elegant and balanced. Love your videos. Thanks
Stronger ties are starting to lose their appeal to me. But dropping $400 for a pair of ties is gonna take soem mental prep work here. Too bad you don't fly fish...
Very practical ties but they are for penguins not for typical American Americans. The length of these ties is 58 inches. If you are more than five feet and five inches tall, forget it's not ties for you, they are too short. Kirby sees himself and people of his height, everything taller does not exist according to him. Otherwise, he would be sorry for selling neckties for low-rise men
We're are going to begin stocking longer 62" ties. Should be here by March. Especially in our permanent, non-seasonal collection. On a seasonal basis, it's very difficult to stock multiple lengths.
I am very glad that you will have longer neckties. If I can suggest anything, please, trust me, I know what I am saying, I am not a very tall man, but I am certainly a tall man. I have six feet and four inches, almost five. Please believe me, the tie length of 62 inches is too short. People of such height as me is very much in the states, and we are potential clients. I know what I am looking for and the patterns that you showed in this movie are patterns that I saw with my grandfather, dad, but I do not have such designs myself. Please do not treat what I write wrongly, but with the length of 62 inches I will not be your client, and I would like to buy these classic, not flashy neckties. The minimum length is 65 inches, but there is one condition, each such tie in its narrowest place must be wide at a minimum of 3.8 cm. Such a tie width will allow you to freely tie a proportional knot. Otherwise, the node will always be small, do you like small tie knots? I do not like large tie knots. With my height they have to be proportional to my head, my height and neck, I like nodes slightly slender and slightly longer. Please do not worry if you decide that you will order ties only 62 inches long. I have my years and my height has often been a limitation when it comes to clothing. Best wishes, I wish you the right decisions, and cordial people around.@@kirbyallison
Get off your high horse and stop sounding like a Trump. Taste is very much subjective and these are HIS favorites. Your taste is not objectivelly better in any way.
As a follow up to this video, it would be nice for you to go into detail about hallmarks of a quality tie. More specifically, I am currently looking for a knit tie to wear on less formal occasions so your thoughts on this would be appreciated.
I too gravitated towards "louder" ties when I was younger, though I eventually got rid of most of them and settled on darker, more subdued patterns. Ironically, I still have two of my ties from when I first started collecting - a couple of cheap Enro ties that I got suckered into buying from a huckster who resold older Boss suits at marked-up prices. When I wore one (a bright red piece) to a (Canadian) election party, I not only nabbed an interview with a newspaper, but got a date with the most beautiful woman in the room.
It's all about circumstance and style. What doesn't work in one situation may do wonders in another.
Great examples of being “classy” without being loud.
Nice video and a nice collection. Thanks for sharing. Really like the glasses too.
Looking forward to the next one!
Would be interested to see a video on your favorite tie knots. Yours always seem to be spot on. Great video as always, Kirby! Cheers, from Madison, WI.
Forthcoming!
Viola Milano say it best on their website: 4 in hand is probably the best knot to use but pretty much all knots are OK except that Eldridge monstrosity.
That's probably why it's named after the Eldridge horror the knot is just ridiculous
With the holidays at the doorstep, I was considering adding a new tie to my arsenal. You video has given me some good ideas, thank you!
Thanks Kirby for the excellent video, those ties are really nice. I really like the tie, shirt and jacket combo you are wearing. That tie is super nice.
You know What would be a Nice tie? A knit tie in hamlindigo blu 😄
Excellent video. My favourite tie is a black and white houndstooth , somewhat similar to your basket weave tie. It is suitable for a business meeting or a cocktail event.
Fantastic video as usual, thanks!! what about a continuation with your pocket square collection?
Grenadine tie is a great option to have in one's wardrobe. It doesn't scream for attention yet it gives off a sophisticated and nonchalant vibe. As I matured I too found myself playing with texture while sticking to proven color schemes. I own two such ties (silver-ish and burgundy) and they work especially well for festive events. Thank you for mentioning ancient madder, I wasn't aware of this style even though the patterns look a bit too busy for my taste.
Kirby, another fantastic video. I couldn't agree with your tie selection. Though I have over 50 ties, most of them are too wide (better suited for double brested suits) and from turn of century and these days, been enjoying more simple ties. Though I enjoy wearing Santa and Reindeer from Jerry Garcia for kids Christmas events. Thank you for another great video! Burgundy Granedene tie, I've been wanting one for quite some time and will request my wife to purchase one from your website for father's day. Thank you again.
Excellent video!
Amazing video, do you think in your next q&a you could speak about 7 fold ties? And where you can find the best ones? A salute from Mexico
Awesome video!
Hello Kirby
Great tie collection! I have an on/off obsession with ties and during my college years I bought a lot of amazing ties from Versace, Hermes and Lacroix. Alas I didn’t store them properly so after a decade I find some have creases where they were folded etc. once after dry cleaning one silk tie it was ruined so I’m hesitant to try again. Any hacks or special products to use in order to get the creases out of a fine silk tie? Thank you
Great video! I am really interested in knowing what tie knot are you using in the video? Thanks!
Such a long-awaited video, beautiful ties, and you look fascinating. ☺️ I like ties, and sometimes will wear them myself, with a jacket and white shirt (which makes me, a woman, look a bit edgy). Too bad men in my country gravitate towards not wearing ties anymore, except for very formal occasions. I have to set a benchmark myself, hahaha. 😉
Thank you for another great video! Cheers!
Thanks!
How true about when you first buy ties how you lean towards louder ones. And you find yourself wearing them the least. I also seem to gravitate to certain favorites. More classic in style. I you like to know you thoughts of tie knots and the logic behind it.
Great video. From several of the other comments, it looks like many of us have followed similar evolutions in our tie-buying habits. I initially favoured bold red striped ties, these days solid or Macclesfield/polka dot/pin dot navy or burgundy ties. I think it's a shame that many men who feel forced to wear ties, rather than because they wish too, choose very garish colours and patterns because they don't want to look old-fashioned and stodgy.
I couldn't agree more - the older I get, but more I come to appreciate the elegance of more reserved ties. I look at some of the early ties in my closet, and I'd never wear them today -- too bright, bold, and garish!
I also love the first green and dark red tie, I have the " "same" " and I use them all the times. I like dark green, as I have green eyes and kind of green undertone in my skin, but it is hard to find ties without hunting motives.
I have one small patern black/"white" and I tought about giving it away. But I tryied it with a beige sports jacket, white shirt and it worked out way better than I tought.
Thanks for sharing! They sound like fantastic ties.
I like the Black and Silver basket weave tie. You said you had it made but I did not see it in your website.
Hi Kirby, I didn't see any narrow ties. What is your opinion on skinny or not so wide ties? When should I wear what types of ties?
How does your height determine the length of the tie? For example if one is 6'6" tall what size tie should I buy?
Great video! I would love to know where to find that turquoise/green grenadine at 2:37. I could not find it on your site, that shade seems rare for grenadine.
Hi it just looks like all 8 your ties would fit with your grey suit do you choose a tie based on how you feel or how do you match them
Hi Kirby, is that silver and black square pattern tie still available. Im thinking of this as an option for my wedding. Cheers
Fantastic video. I enjoy your videos, they are well done and informative.
I do have a question for you. What do you think of bow ties instead of a standard tie? I believe they have more character and but require more confidence to wear.
I think bow ties are great. They certainly do require a little more confidence since they are relatively uncommon for daily wear. I often wear a bow tie to church on Sunday. It's an occasion that allows me to do it easily.
I like all the ties you had laid out. Great choices.
I am 6'9" tall, can you recommend a company that sells extra long ties for me to buy?
I'm a few months out from attending a wedding. Thanks
I enjoyed the video and your tie selection is spot-on. I also like your suit, particularly the fabric. Can you tell us more about your suit?
This is my stroller, which is one of the formal British dress codes. Traditionally, this evolved from the morning coat and was "business day dress." The jacket is a heavy weight black twill. I wear it with grey trousers and, as a stroller, with a waistcoat. Very, very versatile.
Speaking of ties, what kind of tie knot are you using in this video? Looks like an old bertie but I am really not sure. Also, how do you have it to look so “long”? Is that the wodth of the narrower of your tie that is wider than the normal?
Keep up the good work. Your videos are always very well done and informative.
Wow. It is in fact the Old Bertie. Nobody has ever been able to call that! It ties slightly longer in the back... I should probably be using a Prince Albert or something to shorten the end, but it's an easy knot that I find I am able to tie quite easily.
I'm not sure what you mean by the tie looking so "long." All of our ties are a normal 3.25 width... so rather moderate; neither wide nor narrow.
The Hanger Project I meant the knot looks longer ( sorry if my english is not quite perfect.) Thank you for your answer and keep up the good work ;) I also use the old bertie on a daily basis.
Just wanted to thank you Antroz59 for being able to figure out what knot that was. The Old Bertie is a little less symmetrical than the Windsor (which I have been wearing for as long I can remember ) but the Bertie has that beautiful arch. I now have a new knot in my arsenal
Paul Castellano my pleasure! I have discovered the old bertie from a very well dressed man. Mr. Hugo Jacomet author of both the parisian gentlemen and the italian gentlemen. He also has an amazing TH-cam channel. If you like kirby's channel for his love of the finest things and quality of his products/tastes you will love the parisian gentlemen. Have a blessed day!
@@Antroz59Mc parisian gentleman channel rather dead since 2016 Did he switch platforms or drop social media completely? thanks ...for the old bertie too :)
What kind of knot is that you're wearing in the video? I love how symmetrical it is and what a nice dimple it forms.
I would know too
Hi Kirby, excellent video. I have just invested in my first pair of Allen Edmond's as per you recommendation for a first quality dress shoe. As these are my first high quality shoe and will be seeing very regular use, until I acquire a second pair, is there anything other than shoe trees and regular polishing I can do to help maintain them under heavy usage?
Forgive the necropost. I encourage you rotate them so that you don’t wear them on consecutive days, to give the leather a chance to breathe out the moisture. Use a leather conditioner like Saphir Renovateur occasionally. (After a decade, my first AEs are near death and really just backup shoes by now, and I wished I’d known to condition them to have prevented some of the deep cracking in their uppers.) Finally, it’s nice to stay on top of the heels and change them before you start chewing into the heel block. This is a rather simple job and often can be done at a local shoe repair place.
Hi where abouts would you recommend to find extra long ties. Preferably the same styles as what you show in the video. Also at a reasonable price, where would you recommend?
Hi Kirby, my mame is Emiliano, and I have a question, do you think it's important the fold's number on a tie? I was told that a seven fold tie was the best kind of tie that can a men can have.
Also, in your opinion... would you try a bespoke tie? Or do you think it's not worth it?
Regards from Mexico
Hello, kindly asking where to shop for your black & white basket-weave tie. Any similar recommendations? Thank you
Great Video! I have a question: Do you think than a 7 fold tie or 12 fold tie (like the George Cleverly) is that much better than a 3 fold with a nice insert of wool or cotton. Which drapes and looks the best?
Hi Joshua - I don't necessarily think that a 7- or 12-fold tie makes a "much better" tie than a 3-fold. These ties require an exceptional amount of silk, which is why they are so much more expensive, and is more about luxury than anything else. There is no question that the ties have a very luxurious hand and beautiful drape because of all of the silk, but at a distance, one would be hard-pressed to differentiate a 7-fold tie vs a 3-fold tie.
The ties that George Cleverley has come out with for their 60th Anniversary are very nice, and if you are considering buying one, I would certainly not stop you!
Just wondering who makes your shirts ?
Great video. Nice cufflinks. These remind me of your video showing us your watch collection and leads me to a question: Is your cufflink collection similar to your watch collection? Specifically, do your cufflinks have similar meaning to you in how you acquired them like your watches?
Take a look! th-cam.com/video/AYtA3c58xSA/w-d-xo.html
Hey Kirby, would an 8 - 8.5 cm (Sovereign Grade) tie work on a shorter skinnier man. Say the lapels are 2 7/8 - 3 inches? Will the proportions be off?
can you do a video guide on how to properly tie a tie
sOvErEiGn GrAdE
I can't get that perfect dimple 😫.
Serious question, Is there any point in going higher than 10 Bucks for a Tie?
My ties wear out on the bottom end cause im working in an office enviroment and sitting is a thing, after about 2-3 Years in rotation (about 20-30 ties, but the favorites wear out quicker ofc) anyways, no matter if i spend 10€ or 100€. So i tend to go for light patterned checks or striped or even unicolor, mostly blue and red/burgundy cause they fit nearly any other color well, but dont spend anything beyond 25. I have some higher end ties for special ocassion, like important meetings, family events and so but on a regular basis, its like the rest of my wardrobe, it has to fit, blend in well and stand the test of daily wear and tear while no breaking the bank.
Those tie are amazing but, I'm drawn to silk paisley ties.
Kirby what is your opinion on lapeled vest? Also fabric back vest vs satin backed?
I have a double-breasted waistcoat that I wear quite often with this outfit that I absolutely love. I prefer my waistcoats with satin backs because it makes them cooler.
Hi! What about Eton then?
Bless😊
Can someone recommend tie brands thta won't break the bank?? I just finished school and my wardrobe needs some ties
Hi sir, do you have any videos on tie knots?
We haven't yet, but are planning to release some in late May.
What brands do you recommend? Willing to spend $200 per tie.
I am interested in Stefano Cau he also designs for zegna
Would you mind doing an EDC video?
I've thought about doing one of these... but I honestly try to carry as little as possible in my pockets. I absolutely hate having bulky items in my pockets, as I find it uncomfortable and that it disrupts drape. So, because of this, I really do not carry that much.
For business or while I'm traveling, I do, though, always have my briefcase, which is really just a large overnight bag. It is essentially my man purse and allows me to carry anything I want.
Hello Kirby, do you think you could explain how to do the dimple on the necktie in a video ?
Forthcoming!
Thank you !
Good
what tie goes well with a dark blue shirt?
I'd try lighter grey or even a complementary color like sand yellow. A lighter shade of blue might also work depending on the color of your suit. If you have a blue suit it would be too monochromatic.
Kirby: I notice you do not where a tie clasp. Why?
A good tie does a great deal with very little.
Kirby do you have a directory of image consultant?
No... but I suggest Angel Ramos at Angel Bespoke. He does a great job. He's a MTM guy, but has a great sense of style.
I'm a lazy guy and I tend to not leave myself time to really get dressed in the mornings. So, as a time saving measure I slip my tie off over my head and leave it tied so all I have to do it put it on and tighten the knot. Is this bad for tie? Be honest, I can take it.
I'm not sure... my only concern would be that it permanently creases the fabric. You could just learn how to tie your tie faster... I've gotten better with practice. On the tail of the tie there is a diagonal seam where the pattern is sewn together (most ties constructed from three pieces of silk). I like to identify where this lines up relative to the collar stay sleeve on the underside of my tie -- saves me a lot of time of trial and error to get the length correct.
Beautiful ties indeed. Are they self tipped? Do you have any lighter/brighter ties for Spring/Summer? What ties would you wear with a linen blazer or a light summer suit? Thank you!
All of the Sovereign Grade ties we carry are self-tipped. Some of my older ties are handrolled / untipped, but I find these to not be very durable.
I agree. The Neapolitans are very proud of their untipped ties, but I also find them to not be durable. Besides, they don't hang as well.
I have a question, can you do a video demonstrating how you achieve the tie knot you always wear. It is quite elegant and balanced. Love your videos. Thanks
Does anyone like Ferragamo ties?
Stronger ties are starting to lose their appeal to me. But dropping $400 for a pair of ties is gonna take soem mental prep work here. Too bad you don't fly fish...
No offense but I hate that black and white tie!
Very practical ties but they are for penguins not for typical American Americans. The length of these ties is 58 inches. If you are more than five feet and five inches tall, forget it's not ties for you, they are too short. Kirby sees himself and people of his height, everything taller does not exist according to him. Otherwise, he would be sorry for selling neckties for low-rise men
We're are going to begin stocking longer 62" ties. Should be here by March. Especially in our permanent, non-seasonal collection. On a seasonal basis, it's very difficult to stock multiple lengths.
I am very glad that you will have longer neckties. If I can suggest anything, please, trust me, I know what I am saying, I am not a very tall man, but I am certainly a tall man. I have six feet and four inches, almost five. Please believe me, the tie length of 62 inches is too short. People of such height as me is very much in the states, and we are potential clients. I know what I am looking for and the patterns that you showed in this movie are patterns that I saw with my grandfather, dad, but I do not have such designs myself. Please do not treat what I write wrongly, but with the length of 62 inches I will not be your client, and I would like to buy these classic, not flashy neckties. The minimum length is 65 inches, but there is one condition, each such tie in its narrowest place must be wide at a minimum of 3.8 cm. Such a tie width will allow you to freely tie a proportional knot. Otherwise, the node will always be small, do you like small tie knots? I do not like large tie knots. With my height they have to be proportional to my head, my height and neck, I like nodes slightly slender and slightly longer. Please do not worry if you decide that you will order ties only 62 inches long. I have my years and my height has often been a limitation when it comes to clothing. Best wishes, I wish you the right decisions, and cordial people around.@@kirbyallison
Kirby: Great video and wonderful ties. However.. you need a new shirtmaker. It is most inappropriate to wear a spread collar with a four-in.hand-knot.
That busker is annoying. Can’t you get him to move away from your shop for a while? M.
I dont wear "That" type of menswear for me its just too bland and boring. I love to wear every type of menswear clothing pre 1990s.
Very boring style my friend. I recommend Hermes
awful ties.
i wouldn't wear those anywhere.
if you want real neckties, i can send you some products that look liek real ties
Get off your high horse and stop sounding like a Trump. Taste is very much subjective and these are HIS favorites. Your taste is not objectivelly better in any way.